Writing essays for dummies

Author

• Page, Mary

Additional Author(s)

• Winstanley, Carrie

Publisher

West Sussex: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, 2009

Language

English

ISBN

9780470742907

Series

Subject(s)

• ACADEMIC WRITING
• REPORT WRITING
• ESSAY-AUTHORSHIP

Notes

. . Index: p. 301-314

Abstract

Do ever wish that you could write the perfect university essay? Are you left baffled about where to start? This easy-to-use guide walks you through the nuts and bolts of academic writing, helping you develop your essay-writing skills and achieve higher marks. From identifying the essay type and planning a structure, to honing your research skills, managing your time, finding an essay voice, and referencing correctly, Writing Essays For Dummies shows you how to stay on top of each stage of the essay-writing process, to help you produce a well-crafted and confident final document.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

xviii, 314 p.

Dimension

23 cm.

Other Desc.

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Summary / Review / Table of Content

Part I: Navigating a World of Information --
Chapter 1: Mapping Your Way: Starting to Write Essays --
Chapter 2: Getting Going and Keeping Going --
Chapter 3: Working Out the Essay Type --
Part II: Researching, Recording and Reformulating --
Chapter 4: Eyes Down: Academic Reading --
Chapter 5: Researching Online --
Chapter 6: Note Taking and Organising Your Material --
Chapter 7: Avoiding Plagiarism --
Part III: Mastering Language and Style --
Chapter 8: Writing with Confidence: Brushing Up Your Grammar --
Chapter 9: Penning the Perfect Paragraph --
Chapter 10: Writing in the Academic Style --
Part IV: lightening your Structure and Organisation --
Chapter 11: Preparing the Aperitif: The Introduction --
Chapter 12: Serving the Main Course: The Essay's Body --
Chapter 13: Dishing Up Dessert: The Conclusion --
Chapter 14: Acknowledging Sources of Information --
Part V: Finishing With a Flourish: The Final Touches --
Chapter 15: Editing and Proofreading: It's All in the Detail --
Chapter 16: Perfecting Your Presentation --
Chapter 17: Moving On: Results and Feedback --
Part VI: The Part of Tens --
Chapter 18: Ten Troubleshooting Tips --
Chapter 19: Ten Tips for Writing Essays in Exams.

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